Stephens City, Virginia Public Records

The portal allows new registrations, address updates, and voter record lookups. Virginia requires voters to be U.S. Citizens, residents of Virginia and the precinct where they vote, and at least 18 years old by the next general election. The registration deadline is 22 days before any election. The state does not require party registration. Acceptable forms of identification for registration include a Virginia driver's license number, the last four digits of a Social Security number, or for those without either, a signed affirmation. In-person registration is also available at the Frederick County registrar's office, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, and at public libraries and government offices throughout Frederick County. As an incorporated town, Stephens City holds municipal elections for mayor and six town council members on a staggered schedule. Council members serve four-year terms, with elections typically held in November of odd-numbered years concurrent with state elections. Candidate filings and local ballot measures are posted at Town Hall at 5327 Main Street and on the town website at www.stephenscityva.gov. The Frederick County voter registration office coordinates these elections, but the town manages candidate information and local campaign finance reporting. Residents can find their assigned polling location using the Virginia Department of Elections polling place lookup tool at https://vote.elections.virginia.gov. Users enter their residential address to view their precinct number, polling place address, hours of operation, and sample ballots. Local voters typically cast ballots at precincts within the town or nearby, such as Stephens City United Methodist Church or other locations designated by the county electoral board. Polls are open from 6:00 a.m. To 7:00 p.m. On Election Day. Virginia requires voters to present one form of acceptable photo identification, including Virginia driver's license, U.S. Passport, employee ID card with photo issued by employer, student ID from any Virginia college, or other government-issued photo ID. Voters without ID may sign a statement and cast a provisional ballot. Election records in Virginia are largely public. Voter registration lists are available for purchase by qualified requestors under Virginia Code § 24.2-405 for lawful election related purposes. Campaign finance reports for state and local candidates are filed with the Virginia Department of Elections and searchable online at https://apps.elections.virginia.gov/SBE_CSV/CF/. The system provides contribution and expenditure data for all state-level candidates and political action committees. Local candidate filings for town elections are maintained by the Frederick County electoral board and available for public inspection. Precinct-level election results for all federal, state, and county elections are published by the Frederick County registrar at www.fcva.us/voter-registration-elections and by the Virginia Department of Elections at https://results.elections.virginia.gov. The county has historically leaned Republican in presidential elections, though margins have tightened in recent cycles as Northern Virginia's suburbs have trended more competitive.Current federal, state, and local election schedules, ballot contests, candidate filings, and certified results for Stephens voters are published by the Virginia Department of Elections (https://www.elections.virginia.gov/). However, 2026 will feature U.S. Frederick County will elect county constitutional officers including sheriff, Commonwealth's attorney, commissioner of revenue, treasurer, and clerk of court, all serving four-year terms. Voters will also decide on any county board of supervisors seats on the ballot, including the supervisor representing the town's magisterial district. Virginia offers absentee voting both by mail and in-person early voting. Any registered voter may vote absentee without providing an excuse. To vote by mail, voters must submit an absentee ballot application online at https://vote.elections.virginia.gov, by mail, or in person to the Frederick County registrar's office. The deadline for mail ballot applications is 5:00 p.m. On the Friday 11 days before the election (October 23, 2026, for the November 3 election). In-person early voting is available at the Frederick County registrar's office at 107 North Kent Street, Winchester, beginning 45 days before the election through the Saturday before Election Day. Hours vary but typically include weekday business hours and some Saturday availability. Completed absentee ballots must be returned by mail (postmarked by Election Day and received by noon the Friday after the election) or delivered in person to the registrar's office by 7:00 p.m. On Election Day.